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Authorised Person (Electrical) - Nuclear Project
AWE (Site-Based) SC Clearance Required (DV desirable)
Competitive Rate/Salary + Long-Term Project
The Opportunity
We're supporting a major nuclear programme and are looking for an experienced Authorised Person (Electrical) to take ownership of electrical safety across a complex, large-scale project.
This is a critical role at the heart of project delivery - ensuring safe systems of work, managing energisations and isolations, and driving compliance with nuclear licence conditions and project procedures.
If you're an established AP(E) who thrives in high-integrity environments and enjoys influencing teams across construction and commissioning, this is a standout opportunity.
What You'll Be Doing
As the Electrical AP, you'll be the focal point for electrical safety governance across the project. Key responsibilities include: - Managing and coordinating electrical safety in line with approved procedures
- Overseeing isolations & energisations (including cross-boundary activities)
- Reviewing and approving SSoW, energisation requests, and test documentation
- Auditing Contractors' APs and carrying out site inspections
- Acting as the interface between Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, QA, and the Client
- Providing guidance and leadership to subcontractors and project teams
- Supporting and coordinating the M&E Permit Office function
- Ensuring a smooth transition from construction ? commissioning ? start-up
- Training, assessing, and appointing Authorised Persons (E) and maintaining registers
- Coordinating with utilities teams on HV energisations and shutdowns
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Proven experience as an Authorised Person (Electrical) on large-scale projects
- Background in construction & commissioning environments
- Strong understanding of:
- HSAWA, EAWR, CDM Regulations
- Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), safety cases, and risk management
- 17th/18th Edition IET Regulations
- Electrical testing qualifications (2391 / 2394 & 2395)
- AP(E) Training
- SMSTS (or equivalent) + First Aid
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Desirable: - Experience in a nuclear licensed environment
- Experience within an M&E Permit Office
- Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status
- HV/plant systems experience
Why This Role?
- Work on a high-profile nuclear project with real impact
- Be a key decision-maker in electrical safety and compliance
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams on a technically complex programme
- Long-term opportunity with career-defining experience
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